Noetix RoboticsChinaNoetix Bumi
Noetix Bumi is a low-cost Chinese consumer humanoid robot announced in October 2025 at ¥9,998 (~$1,400).
- Height
- 94cm3′1″Source
- Weight
- 12kg26 lbSource
- Payload
- Not disclosed
- Runtime
- 1h60 minSource
- Degrees of freedom
- 21DoFSource
- Top speed
- Not disclosed
4 real photosNoetix Bumi photos
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Noetix Bumi videos
official and independent footageHow big is Noetix Bumi?
Noetix Bumi stands 94 cm (3 ft 1 in) and weighs 12 kg (26 lb), 81 cm shorter than a 175 cm adult.
Noetix Bumi specs
official and sourced figures| Height | 94 cm (3 ft 1 in)source |
| Weight | 12 kg (26 lb)source |
| Payload | Not disclosed |
| Runtime | 1 hsource |
| Degrees of freedom | 21 DoFsource |
| Hand DoF | Not disclosed |
| Top speed | Not disclosed |
| Hands | Unknown |
| Sensors | Cameras, microphone array, front-mounted camera for facial recognition and basic object detection |
| Compute | Rockchip domestic processor per Robozaps specification table. |
Price and availability
from evidence packWhat the Noetix Bumi can do
evidence by capability dimensionNo public evidence of dexterous manipulation was found. Robozaps states Bumi lacks the payload capacity, dexterity, and sensor suite needed for household chores like cooking, cleaning, or carrying objects. No fine manipulation demo or spec was published.
Base Bumi supports drag-and-drop graphical programming and voice interaction, but there is no evidence of autonomous task execution for household or industrial tasks. HCR-X integration aims to allow the robot to understand complex instructions and perform autonomous tasks in specific scenarios, but this is a partnership announcement with unclear timeline and no demonstrated deployment.
Media and company claims state Bumi can walk, run, and dance on flat surfaces with bipedal locomotion and dynamic balance correction. A Spring Festival Gala TV performance included Bumi robots walking, gesturing, and interacting. No independent mobility metrics, fall rates, or terrain tests were published.
Robozaps says the front-mounted camera enables facial recognition and basic object detection, and a microphone array supports voice commands. No scene understanding benchmarks or third-party evaluation were found.
Bumi supports voice interaction, touch interaction, app control, and drag-and-drop graphical programming for children. It appeared on Chinese Spring Festival Gala alongside human actors, demonstrating gesture and interaction in an entertainment context.
Runtime is specified as 1-2 hours depending on activity. No mean time between failures, charge cycles, or long-duration reliability data were published. Delivery delays and batch production are not reliability evidence.
Child-sized at 94 cm and 12 kg, designed for homes and classrooms and to avoid intimidating children. No safety certification or injury data found. Robozaps notes it is child-safe size but no full-robot safety testing is public.
What is proven
source-backed highlights- Breakthrough price of ¥9,998 (~$1,400) making it the first sub-¥10,000 humanoid in China.
- First 500 units sold within 48 hours on JD.com.
- HCR partnership announced a 1,000-unit B2B order.
- Spring Festival Gala appearance with 677 million viewers, demonstrating walking and interaction.
Caveats
read before you trust a demo- No official sales channels outside China were found. Robozaps states China-only availability and sold out status
- No independent video transcript or manual review of any demos.
- No payload, hand DOF, walking speed, or reliability data.
- No evidence of autonomous task execution for the base robot.
About the Noetix Bumi
summary from sourced evidenceNoetix Bumi is a low-cost Chinese consumer humanoid robot announced in October 2025 at ¥9,998 (~$1,400). It is 94 cm tall, 12 kg, with 21 DOF, a 48V battery, and claimed 1-2 hours runtime. It walks, runs, and dances, and includes voice interaction, touch, and drag-and-drop graphical programming. Sales began on JD.com with 500 units sold within 48 hours, and HCR announced a 1,000-unit B2B order. Bumi appeared at China's Spring Festival Gala. However, it is explicitly not for household chores, has no published payload or manipulation evidence, is China-only and sold out, and all performance/autonomy claims are company or media reported without independent verification
Evidence log
tiered public claimsNoetix Bumi alternatives
all alternatives →| Robot | Status | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasable | From CN¥39,000 | ||
| Purchasable | From $4,999 | ||
| Purchasable | $4,900 | ||
| Purchasable | $24,240 | ||
| Purchasable | From €22,500 | ||
| Prototype | Not public |
Noetix Bumi FAQ
answers from sourced dataHow much does the Noetix Bumi cost?
CN¥9,998. That is the published list price. Configurations, shipping and import duties change the final cost.
Can you buy the Noetix Bumi?
Yes. The Noetix Bumi is sold today.
How tall is the Noetix Bumi?
The Noetix Bumi is 94 cm (3 ft 1 in) tall according to Noetix Robotics's published specs.
How much does the Noetix Bumi weigh?
It weighs 12 kg (26 lb) according to official specs.
How long does the Noetix Bumi battery last?
Noetix Robotics lists a runtime of about 1 h per charge. This is a company figure, not an independent test.
Who makes the Noetix Bumi?
The Noetix Bumi is made by Noetix Robotics, based in China.
Sources
4 references- Beijing startup Noetix Robotics launches ‘consumer-grade humanoid robot’ at $1,400 · Robotics and Automation News
- Noetix Bumi Price 2026: $1,400 World's Cheapest Humanoid · Robozaps
- Noetix Bumi: A £1100 Humanoid Robot Pal? | RoboHorizon Robot Magazine - AI you can touch · RoboHorizon Robot Magazine
- Noetix Secures 1,000-Unit Order for ‘Bumi’ Humanoid in Strategic AI Deal · Humanoids Daily